Examining the current state of live-in intensive treatment programs in Ontario for pregnant and parenting transitional aged youth and their children

The Ontario Association of Young Parent Agencies (OAYPA), via Abonia Centre, requested a study to examine 1) available treatment programs available to pregnant and parenting transition aged youth (TAY) and their children, in Ontario; 2) demographics of TAY who access these programs; 3) literature on promising practices for treatment programs for TAY. This study will highlight strengths, challenges, opportunities, and recommendations for LIT and day programs across Ontario to best serve TAY and their children. The study includes: 1) a rapid review of literature; 2) a study involving surveys and interviews with TAY program staff at treatment programs; and 3) a detailed environmental scan of all LIT and day programs for TAY and their children, across Ontario.

Faculty Supervisor:

Melody Morton Ninomiya

Student:

Partner:

Abiona Centre for Infant and Early Mental Health

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Public administration

University:

Wilfrid Laurier University

Program: